When it comes to the books our Black children read, we know that representation matters. Research supports that reading books with characters that look like them helps improve children’s self-esteem. And although things are getting better, the industry still has a long way to go. According to the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, only 12 percent of books published in the United States in 2019 featured Black or African primary characters or topics, making it tough for parents to find books for their Black children that reflect their identity. Read more at www.theroot.com.
